Protein Yogurt Bowl
388 cal, 5 min
High-Protein Snacks
Homemade high-protein snacks with 15 grams of protein or more: protein balls, cookie dough and protein mousse you can make ahead.
21 recipes, sorted by protein per serving.
Iced Protein Coffee (Proffee)
205 cal, 2 min
Protein Hot Chocolate
231 cal, 5 min
Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse
260 cal, 5 min
Protein Chia Pudding
294 cal, 5 min
Strawberry Protein Fluff
177 cal, 8 min
Chocolate Protein Pudding
170 cal, 5 min
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
164 cal, 30 min
Cottage Cheese Toast
310 cal, 7 min
15gprotein per serving
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
213 cal, 10 min
15gprotein per serving
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
292 cal, 15 min
Crunchy High-Protein Granola
262 cal, 45 min
12gprotein per serving
Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips
95 cal, 40 min
Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
114 cal, 8 min
12gprotein per serving
No-Bake Homemade Protein Bars
225 cal, 15 min
Berry Yogurt Protein Popsicles
109 cal, 10 min
Fudgy Protein Brownies
178 cal, 30 min
Protein Banana Bread
189 cal, 65 min
Blueberry Protein Muffins
145 cal, 35 min
Chewy Protein Cookies
138 cal, 25 min
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing and Dip
28 cal, 5 min
Pick by goal
The most protein per serving
- Protein Yogurt Bowl: 42g protein, 388 calories, 5 minutes
- Iced Protein Coffee (Proffee): 33g protein, 205 calories, 2 minutes
- Protein Hot Chocolate: 33g protein, 231 calories, 5 minutes
- Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse: 31g protein, 260 calories, 5 minutes
- Protein Chia Pudding: 26g protein, 294 calories, 5 minutes
Lightest, under 300 calories
- Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing and Dip: 3g protein, 28 calories, 5 minutes
- Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips: 12g protein, 95 calories, 40 minutes
- Berry Yogurt Protein Popsicles: 12g protein, 109 calories, 10 minutes
- Cottage Cheese Queso Dip: 12g protein, 114 calories, 8 minutes
- Chewy Protein Cookies: 7g protein, 138 calories, 25 minutes
Ready in 20 minutes or less
- Chocolate Protein Pudding: 23g protein, 170 calories, 5 minutes
- Cottage Cheese Toast: 21g protein, 310 calories, 7 minutes
- Strawberry Protein Fluff: 25g protein, 177 calories, 8 minutes
- Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough: 15g protein, 213 calories, 10 minutes
- Peanut Butter Protein Balls: 15g protein, 292 calories, 15 minutes
More high-protein snacks
- Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip: 22g protein, 164 calories, 30 minutes
- Crunchy High-Protein Granola: 13g protein, 262 calories, 45 minutes
- No-Bake Homemade Protein Bars: 12g protein, 225 calories, 15 minutes
- Fudgy Protein Brownies: 11g protein, 178 calories, 30 minutes
- Protein Banana Bread: 10g protein, 189 calories, 65 minutes
- Blueberry Protein Muffins: 9g protein, 145 calories, 35 minutes
A good snack bridges the gap between meals without turning into a second lunch. These are homemade, make-ahead and built to deliver at least 15 grams of protein per serving.
Our favorites
- No-bake peanut butter protein balls: grab two on the way out the door.
- Cottage cheese cookie dough: sweet, spoonable and 15 grams of protein.
- Chocolate protein mousse: a half portion makes a 130-calorie snack with 15 grams of protein.
Snack smarter
Portion snacks into containers when you make them. It is much easier to stop at a serving that is already measured out.
Questions people ask
What is a good high-protein snack?
Look for at least 10 to 15 grams of protein. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, jerky, edamame and homemade protein balls are all good options.
Are homemade protein snacks cheaper than store-bought bars?
Usually, yes. A batch of 12 protein balls costs about the same as 2 or 3 protein bars and you control the sugar.